Apply For A Norfolk Marriage License

Where can we get a marriage license if we live in Norfolk, Virginia?

If you live in Norfolk, you can get your marriage license by going to the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s office and submitting a marriage license application. The Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s office is located at 100 St. Paul’s Blvd. in Norfolk, Virginia. To contact the office by phone, dial (757) 664-4580. You should visit the office during office hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The official website for the Norfolk Circuit Court can be found at Norfolk Marriage License.

How do we meet the requirements for a marriage license in Norfolk, Virginia?

To meet the requirements for a marriage license in Norfolk, you should both single and at least 18 years old. When you apply for your marriage license, you must appear in person together at the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s office and show a government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license. If you have been divorced, you should be prepared to present your divorce decree because some counties in Virginia do require this documentation. If you are a minor, you may be issued a marriage license if you are at least 16 years old and you obtain parental consent.

When will our Norfolk marriage license expire?

Your Norfolk marriage license will expire 60 days after your marriage license has been issued by the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s office. If your marriage license has expired, you will need to reapply for a marriage license at the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s office if you want to be married in Norfolk.

Where will our Norfolk marriage license be valid?

Your marriage license, once issued by the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s office, will be valid anywhere in the state of Virginia.

Do we need to have a blood test to get a marriage license in Norfolk, Virginia?

No, you do not need to have a blood test or physical examination in order to be issued a marriage license in Norfolk, Virginia.

How much do we need to pay to be issued a marriage license in Norfolk, Virginia?

In Norfolk, you will be expected to pay a $30.00 marriage license fee before you will be issued your marriage license. You must pay this fee in full at the time that you submit your marriage license application.

Can we invite anyone we want to perform our marriage ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia?

Yes, but the person that you invite to perform your marriage ceremony must be a marriage celebrant that is authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in the state of Virginia. To legally perform marriage ceremonies in the state of Virginia, a celebrant will have to be authorized by a Virginia Circuit Court. You can learn more if you contact the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk.

How do we get our marriage certificate in Norfolk, Virginia after our marriage ceremony?

After your marriage ceremony, you can request a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s office. There will be a fee of $2.50 for each certified copy that you request.

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